Eyesight check

Before you start the driving ability part of your test, you'll have an eyesight check and be asked 2 vehicle safety questions.

You'll have to read a number plate from a distance of:
- 20 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
- 20.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

Vehicle safety questions: 'show me, tell me'

You'll be asked 2 vehicle safety questions. These are also known as the 'show me, tell me' questions. The examiner will ask you one 'show me' question, where you'll have to show them how you'd carry out a vehicle safety check. You'll also be asked one 'tell me' question, where you'll have to explain to the examiner how you'd carry out the check.